Need help to make the most out of game time with your kids? Whether you want to help a sore loser or need a way to get out of playing any more Candy Land, we’ve got encouragement and tips to make game time easier.
For more fun, take a look at our yearly gift guide and our board game valentines.
One of our favorite mini-projects to do every year is to come up with punny Valentines themed around board games. Here’s this year’s crop.
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Over the past year, I think many families have been reminded how great it is to sit down and play board games together. If you’d like to add a few games to your holiday shopping list, we have suggestions for all ages and situations.
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The 3 Rs (Reading, wRiting, and aRithmetic) are a huge part of elementary school, even at older ages. Can games make these “boring” subjects more fun?
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Science isn’t the only place that games can help! Our social studies curriculum this year was US history and geography, with a concentration on local Massachusetts history, culture, and geography. Could we use games to reinforce these lessons too?
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Last week, I explained why we are using games to supplement our first year of homeschooling. We had the most success adding games to our studies in science.
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A lot of parents are re-evaluating school choices now, like I did. What does it look like to jump into homeschooling with an older child? Games can help.. but could we strike a balance that allowed for a lot of fun but didn’t get in the way of learning?
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It’s been a long year. Maybe you have a better idea of what your family likes in board games? Or maybe you need some different, more accessible games. We’ve got your back, with board game gift suggestions for any age, player count, and experience level.
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Over the last few months, we’ve all experienced some level of isolation, preventing us from doing the things we love. This experience has given us an insight into how hard it is for kids with cancer. They endure painful treatments and have to stay isolated from most of their friends and family, even during lengthy (and boring) hospital stays. And
» Read moreToday is Juneteenth, a holiday we didn’t know much about until very recently. But as a celebratory moment in the fight against slavery in the US, it’s important to a huge percentage of Americans…
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At first glance, Monza from HABA looks like any other racing game – six cars and a multi-colored track. But there’s more going on there than meets the eye.
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Building an amusement park immediately captures kids’ interest. Tiny Park from HABA teaches decoding, critical thinking, and encourages emotional intelligence and experimentation.
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In a game like Brandon the Brave, kids also get the chance to practice strategy, to stretch their brain muscles as they decide which quest they want to complete first.
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Animal Upon Animal Crest Climbers is so much more than just a stacking game. It’s a great option for young gamers, because there’s so much to learn!
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You may have never considered the unbelievably powerful learning tool we have at our fingertips – play! But a company called HABA has.
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We’ve addressed why board game classes and cafés are great for your kids, but now we’ll pause and talk about why YOU should play games with your kids.
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Still unsure about joining a board game class, café, or convention—a gaming community for you and your kids? Last time I started addressing the question many families have: Why take a board game class, visit a gaming café, or go to a convention when I can just do this at home? I talked a bit about the scheduling and the
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Board games bring families together around the table. So why not give games to your loved ones this holiday season? Here are our suggestions for every age and ability level.
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